Small Group Questions

1. When you hear the word confession, what emotions or thoughts come up for you—and why do you think that is?

2. The message talked about how “what we hide can control us.” Have you ever experienced that in your own life? What did that look like?

3. Looking at David’s story (Psalm 51 / 2 Samuel 11–12), what stands out most to you about his response once he was confronted?

4. Why do you think it’s often easier to confess to God than to another person? What makes confession in community feel challenging?

5. James 5:16 connects confession with healing. What kind of healing do you think happens when we confess to others that might not happen when we keep things private?

6. The sermon said, “God doesn’t expose you to shame you—He exposes you to restore you.” How does that perspective change the way you view conviction or being called out?

7. What would it look like for you to take one step out of hiding this week? (This could be confessing something, asking for prayer, or inviting someone into your life more honestly.)

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